Elephant Hawk-moth vs Pale Brown Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Hawk-moth | Pale Brown Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deilephila elpenor | Theretra nessus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elephant Hawk-moth
A stunning pink and olive-green moth that hovers at flowers like a hummingbird at dusk. Its caterpillar has eyespots and a trunk-like shape, resembling a small elephant.
Did You Know?
It has exceptional night vision and can see colour in near-total darkness.
Pale Brown Hawk Moth
A sleek hawk moth with uniform brown coloring and darker lateral stripes along the body. It is widespread across tropical Asia and Australasia.
Did You Know?
Theretra nessus caterpillars undergo dramatic color changes between instars, shifting from green to brown as they mature.